Is a 40-hour work week too much? Should there be a mandatory cap on the number of hours a person can work? Should there be changes in employment laws to give Americans more relaxation time? A workaholic definition is a noun a person who compulsively works hard and long hours. But the definition in a workaholics eyes is a person who “values work over any other activity", according to careercast.com. Merriam-webster.com says it's a "compulsive worker"... (Productivity)
The reasons for someone to become a workaholic are some people don't feel their lives are fulfilled unless they're engaged in constructive activities. The more they work, the happier they are. It's addictive. Where in the world can they be productive and reap the rewards of their labor but at their job? Workaholics can't be idle. They need to be constantly working. Proving their value Children who were raised in dysfunctional families, or by perfectionist parents, and were made to feel like their best was never good enough can grow up to be workaholics. Spending their adult lives immersed in their work is a way for them to constantly prove themselves and their worth. Escaping problems and negative feelings another reason why people become workaholics is because they lack a sense of control in their lives. They have problems at home they can't fix, or they don't want to deal with, for example. Being at work all the time allows them to escape painful, negative feelings. It also gives them a sense of control they can't find otherwise. Adrenaline rush working non-stop provides an adrenaline rush to some people. Being extremely busy, rushing to meet unrealistic goals, and pushing themselves beyond their limits gives them that intense feeling they crave. That same adrenaline rush- the increased heart rate, the burst of energy, the heightening of their senses- comes from roller coaster rides and other thrilling activities.
In 1965, a U.S. Senate subcommittee predicted that as a result of